Labour Loses Control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK Sweeps Every Seat Friday, May 8, 2026 labour reformuk tamworth localelections politics staffordshire council elections2026 nigelfarage conservatives In a striking turnaround during the 2026 local elections, Labour has lost control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK claimed every seat up for election, marking a jubilant night for the party and signaling a significant … Read More
'Wanted' Man Arrested After Campervan Spiked by Stingers on M6 for Failing to Stop Friday, April 24, 2026 arrest campervan stingers m6 staffordshire police wanted driving seizure crime A wanted man was apprehended after police used stinger spikes to stop a Fiat campervan that failed to pull over on the M6 motorway. The dramatic intervention took place on the evening of Thursday, April 23, when officers … Read More
The UK’s Best Pubs Just a Short Drive from Birmingham Saturday, April 11, 2026 pubs westmidlands nationalawards birmingham staffordshire warwickshire shropshire worcestershire herefordshire hospitality There’s something truly special about heading out for a pub lunch with family or friends, especially when the destination is a charming, award-worthy spot. Yet, finding that perfect place to eat can be tricky without a … Read More
Lichfield Named Staffordshire’s Best Place to Live with Two Michelin-Starred Restaurants Wednesday, April 1, 2026 lichfield staffordshire michelin restaurants cathedral birmingham independent shops schools living Lichfield has been officially named the best place to live in Staffordshire, and it’s easy to see why. This historic cathedral city combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of modern living. Located … Read More
Police Withhold Data on Drivers Caught by 'Smart' Digital Speed Cameras Wednesday, April 1, 2026 staffordshire police speedcameras digitalcameras speeding transparency foi lawenforcement roadsafety accountability Staffordshire Police have declined a Freedom of Information (FOI) request seeking the number of drivers caught by their ‘smart’ digital speed cameras. This follows a previous disclosure of similar data to … Read More
Burglar Steals Over £150 from West Midlands Bakery in Late-Night Break-In Tuesday, March 31, 2026 burglary bakery westmidlands staffordshire crime cctv theft police investigation brewood Staffordshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a burglary at a bakery in the West Midlands. The break-in occurred at a business on Stafford Street in Brewood, South Staffordshire, during the … Read More